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ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking; logical reasoning

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of exact thinking; logical reasoning

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌræʃiˌɑsəˈneɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 정확한 사고 과정; 논리적 추론

Korean pronunciation: 래**시**오시**네이**션

Example Sentences

  • Sherlock Holmes was famous for his brilliant ratiocination that solved the most complex mysteries.
  • My grandmother's ratiocination about why cats always land on their feet involved quantum physics and buttered toast.
  • The philosopher's ratiocination about the meaning of life took three hours and concluded that pizza is important.

ratiocination

NOUN

//ˌræʃiˌɑsəˈneɪʃən//

the process of exact thinking; logical reasoning

ratiocination concept
💡 Concept

a detective sits at a desk carefully examining clues and connecting evidence with string on a large board. She methodically moves from one piece of evidence to another, tracing logical connections. Each clue leads her to draw a new line connecting facts together in a systematic pattern. The evidence board shows a clear progression from scattered information to organized conclusions. Her assistant watches as the detective builds the logical chain step by step. Other detectives gather around to observe the methodical problem-solving process. the process of exact thinking and logical reasoning to solve a complex case

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌræʃiˌɑsəˈneɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌræʃiˌɒsɪˈneɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootratio
Suffix--cination

Origin

From Latin 'ratiocinatio' meaning 'a reasoning or calculation,' derived from 'ratiocinari' meaning 'to calculate or reason.' The Romans valued logical thinking and systematic reasoning, which is reflected in this formal term for the process of logical deduction.

🎵Rhyme

calculationinationnation
calculation
ination
nation

🔗Collocations

logical ratiocination
pure ratiocination
process of ratiocination
careful ratiocination
employ ratiocination

📝Examples

Sherlock Holmes was famous for his brilliant ratiocination that solved the most complex mysteries.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's ratiocination about why cats always land on their feet involved quantum physics and buttered toast.

😄 Fun example

The philosopher's ratiocination about the meaning of life took three hours and concluded that pizza is important.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

reasoninglogicdeductioninferencedeliberation

Antonyms

intuitioninstinctimpulse

Related

rationalrationalecalculatededucereason

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